Records broken and set in 49ers historic 19-17 win in Seattle

The 49ers 19-17 victory might be their most rugged win of the year, but it’s also a landmark day for the team in terms of setting and breaking records.

David Akers became the all-time leader in field goals in a season with 41. Akers actually finished with 42 field goals with still a full game left. Akers helped salt away the win with a 39-yard field goal with 3:44 left to hand the 49ers a two-point lead they would never relinquish.

Earlier, Akers booted field goals of 44, 29 and 53 yards. He also missed an attempt of 52 yards in the first quarter. On the year, Akers has made seven field goals of over 50 yards.

But the 49ers also allowed their first 100-yard rusher and their first rushing touchdown of the season. Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch scored on a 4-yard run after Seattle blocked a 49ers’ punt in the fourth quarter. The 49ers did however set a record last game with preventing a rushing touchdown in 14 straight games. It was one game better than the 1920 Decatur Staleys, a team that became the Chicago Bears.

In fact, former Bears coach, George “Papa Bear” Halas was on that team.

Lynch ended the game with 107 yards on 21 rushes, marking the first time an opposing runner had gained over 100 yards in 37 games. Green Bay’s Ryan Grant went over 100 Nov. 22, 2009.

What’s still ahead for the 49ers is Aldon Smith possibly setting the rookie sack record. With a sack in this game, Smith has 14 for the season, just a half sack behind Javon Kearse’s 1999 record.